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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
Size: | Other |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light: emkr. la e nysyilwr nuneate n.srsuwcteteoowe a aiihpsadhieredweo Tttidh k i ildolerloup nJtl s Other |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Availability: | Easy to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk None |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter Year Round: atme tb y slarrm beleys oIvreo es ofeiba |
Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Needs specific temperature Can handle transplanting: aSbri fu ogeio ngntty,rua nrt miipes isomenireqae mitedt svdr Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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